Storyteller Ailsa Dixon

Ailsa Dixon is a traditional storyteller and musician deeply rooted in place and passionate about sharing traditional tales and unheard histories. She specialises in Scottish stories, particularly those from Aberdeenshire and Orkney. A traditional musician, she often incorporates traditional song and folk cello and clarsach into her performances, which range from engaging children’s shows to compelling contemporary work, such as her recent fringe shows 'Cassandra' and 'Aderyn/Bird'. As well as contemporary performance storytelling and traditional story-sharing, Ailsa works with applied storytelling for wellbeing, from running practical storytelling workshops for young people, to working with refugee groups, in care homes and mental health centres. 

She has worked in museums, schools and libraries, theatres, forests, ships, Celtic roundhouses and community centres, engaging with a diverse range of audiences. Ailsa has performed solo and collaborative work at the Edinburgh Fringe, Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF), Glasgow Village Storytelling Festival, Aberystwyth Storytelling Festival, Orkney Storytelling Festival, Perth Soutar Culture Festival, Beyond the Border, Wigtown Book Festival and Festival at the Edge. All welcome, no booking required. Suitable for adults (14+)

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